The state is advancing efforts to rehabilitate the hazardous Wahiawa Dam following recent emergency evacuations due to safety concerns. To support those affected by recent flooding, a North Shore assistance center will soon open, providing critical aid to residents. Oahu officials are cautioning the public to avoid storm impact zones, especially along the North Shore, as cleanup efforts continue amid increased traffic and risks to responders, detailed in this advisory. Additionally, a brown water advisory remains in effect due to runoff carrying bacteria and attracting sharks, raising health concerns discussed in the latest report. In local government news, the Honolulu City Council has approved changes to zoning rules aimed at increasing urban core infill housing. On a lighter note, the University of Hawaii baseball team kicked off their homestand with a 4-1 victory over Hawaii Pacific, celebrated on “Bark in the Park” night. Meanwhile, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has approved a $4 million emergency relief fund to support ongoing disaster recovery efforts, as detailed here.